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Calgary Stampeders re-sign defensive back Jamar Wall

CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed defensive back Jamar Wall. The eight-year veteran from Lubbock, Texas, has played 128 career regular-season games for the Stampeders, including 16 start...

Dec 06, 2019

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson goes on long-term injury list

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson has been placed on long-term injury reserve with a leg injury. Johnsson underwent a CT scan Thursday after suffering the injury on Wednesday against the Co...

Dec 06, 2019

Blondin wins, Weidemann takes third in World Cup 5,000m speedskating race

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan - Ivanie Blondin won gold and fellow Ottawa native Isabelle Weidemann claimed bronze in the women's 5,000 metres Friday at a World Cup speedskating event. Blondin captured her f...

Dec 06, 2019

Navigating the Grey Area: Hockey pushes coaching styles into spotlight

Longtime hockey pro Sean McMorrow knew what was coming after his team's particularly poor showing in a blowout loss back in his junior days. Hockey sticks would not be needed&...

Dec 06, 2019

Staff report rejects proposed site for potential Halifax CFL stadium

HALIFAX - A report prepared for Halifax Regional Council recommends the rejection of a proposed CFL stadium in the city's Shannon Park neighbourhood, but also says a one-time payment of $20-million co...

Dec 06, 2019

Regina teenager Alex Gonzalez named Vancouver Whitecaps esports gamer

Alex Gonzalez, an 18-year-old who turned heads with top-10 performances at FIFA video game tournaments in Atlanta and London, has signed on as the Vancouver Whitecaps' esports gamer. "When I first tol...

Dec 06, 2019

Canada women reach quarterfinals in Dubai while men head to consolation round

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Bianca Farella scored three tries Friday as the Canadian women advanced to the Cup quarterfinals of the Dubai Sevens despite a heavy loss to the U.S. Canada's men headed ...

Dec 06, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick wins pro boxing debut in Australia

SYDNEY, Australia - Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick won his heavyweight pro boxing debut Friday, knocking out former rugby league star Justin Hodges in 39 seconds. After several skirmishes, Lus...

Dec 06, 2019

Milan Lucic scores first as a Flame, Calgary beats Buffalo 4-3

CALGARY - Milan Lucic scored his first goal with Calgary, and it turned into the winner as the Flames held on to beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Thursday. The Saddledome erupted at 3:58 of the third wh...

Dec 05, 2019

Pavelski scores on power play in OT, Stars beat Jets 3-2

DALLAS - Joe Pavelski scored on the power play 2:02 into overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Thursday night. The winning goal came 31 seconds after Josh Morrissey went to the p...

Dec 05, 2019